Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) is seeking a seasoned attorney for the Company’s first Vice President, Commercial Product Law. This position will serve as the lead US commercial attorney providing strategic counsel to the medical, commercialization and patient/advocacy teams team on a broad array of matters in support of the Company’s product portfolio, pre-launch and launch activities, including product launch planning, promotional support, and compliance (in coordination with GBT’s Chief Compliance Officer). This position will report to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and will work collaboratively with a cross-functional commercial team, the Legal team and with outside counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as lead attorney and strategic legal business partner to the GBT commercial, medical and regulatory affairs teams, as well as patient advocacy/support teams, in connection with GBT’s efforts to commercialize product candidates. Serves on product launch teams

Provides comprehensive and high quality legal support to GBT in the areas of sales, marketing, promotional/medical/patient materials, patient access/support/ reimbursement, government contracts and pricing, managed care, and compliance with federal and state statutes, FCPA, rules and regulations, privacy, product liability law, and other laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures

Works collaboratively with Legal team partners (especially the CLO and Chief Compliance Officer) and key functions within GBT on all relevant topics. Includes coordination with the VP, Corporate Law (e.g. on financings, disclosures and contracting), and with the VP IP (on publication review and IP/product lifecycle)

Partners with functional teams to establish a rapport and positive working relationship engaging legal counsel in the achievement of business objectives in the areas of commercial, regulatory, compliance, medical and patient advocacy activities and initiatives

Works collaboratively and creatively with stakeholders and provides broad spectrum legal support and day-to-day counseling. Clearly and effectively renders practical, timely legal advice

As requested, serves as primary Legal advisor in the negotiation and settlement of business disputes or product liability matters to protect the Company's interests

Performs special projects as assigned and demonstrates leadership ability on a wide range of issues

Identifies training needs within client groups and assists in the development and presentation of training (including in coordination with the Chief Compliance Officer on compliance-related topics)

Manages outside counsel to achieve timely and cost-effective work

Maintains a very strong working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and enforcement actions to identify emerging risks. Alerts the Company to trends and risks and assists in implementing policies and procedures in response thereto

Qualifications:

10+ years legal experience including at least 5 years at a commercial-stage pharmaceutical or biotechnology company involved with product launches

JD degree from an accredited law school; licensed in good standing with California state bar strongly preferred

Broad knowledge of and significant legal experience counselling commercial and other functions in anti-kickback, FDCA, OIG, privacy, FCPA and other statutes, regulations, guidances, enforcement, and trends applicable to the development, marketing and sale of pharmaceutical products, especially the US environment. Global experience preferred

Self-motivated, innovative, strategic, detail-oriented and able to provide high quality and timely work product

Able to manage multiple projects and work successfully in a fast-paced environment under time deadlines

Ability to analyze issues and propose options and recommended course of action

Ability and track record of successfully working in cross-functional teams

Strong client service orientation and business acumen

Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, high-performing, fluid, and collaborative culture

Ability work to collaboratively with individuals having diverse educational and cultural backgrounds

Ability to travel as necessary

Fit with GBT culture:

Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise

Ability to function at a high level in a team setting whether leading the group or acting as an individual contributor

Values-based leadership consistent with GBT's Core Values

Excitement about the vision and mission of GBT

Flexibility

Integrity

NOTE: This position summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Global Blood Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT)

About Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT)
GBT is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company determined to discover, develop and deliver innovative treatments that provide hope to underserved patient communities. GBT is developing its lead product candidate, Voxelotor, as an oral, once-daily therapy for sickle cell disease. To learn more, please visit www.gbt.com.